Hunger Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 23, 2026

Grantable tracks 334 active hunger grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 7 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 153 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked
334
from 285 funders
Median award
$20K
middle half $5,000–$50K
Total listed funding
$11.9M
across 153 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines
13
17 with a published date

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Claneil Foundation: Community Fund Grant

Claneil Foundation Inc · Foundation

~December · Up to $99K

The Claneil Foundation, established in 1968 in Philadelphia, aims to enhance community health through support for non-profit organizations.

Sundt Foundation Grant

Sundt Foundation · Foundation

Dec 15, 2026 · $3K – $25K

The Sundt Foundation, established in 1999, supports local communities by offering grants and volunteer opportunities for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Small Grants Program

United Way of Southwest Minnesota · Foundation

Jan 31, 2027 · Up to $5K

euphoria Grant Program

Local Boys Do Good · Foundation

~January · Varies

Since euphoria's inception in 2006, the festival has received over 150 grant applications and funded projects for more than 40 charitable organizations. In 2024, a record $103,000 was distributed across 8 organizations.

United Way of the Columbia Gorge Annual Grant

United Way of the Columbia Gorge · Foundation

~February · Varies

Types of Organizations UWCG Does NOT Fund:

Trinity Second Century Foundation Grants

Trinity Second Century Foundation · Foundation

~March · $10K

Empty Bowls Naples Inc. Grant Program

Empty Bowls of Naples Inc · Foundation

~June · Varies

.ORG Impact Awards

Public Interest Registry · Foundation

~June · Up to $50K

The .ORG Impact Awards is a global awards program celebrating remarkable individuals and organizations leveraging .ORG domains to ignite change and transform communities worldwide.

2026 Annual Grants

Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation · Foundation

~August · $5K – $100K

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)

United Way of Greater Cleveland · Foundation

Not published · Varies

The EFSP was created in 1983 to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies, both nonprofit and governmental, in an effort to help people with economic emergencies (not disaster-related emergencies).

Long Cove Community Endowment Fund Grant

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation

Not published · Varies

The Long Cove Community Endowment Fund focuses on supporting charitable initiatives in Beaufort and Jasper Counties, South Carolina.

Hormel Foods Corporation Donations Grant

Hormel Foods Corporation · Foundation

Not published · Varies

Hormel Foods Corporation is dedicated to making a positive impact through its charitable initiatives, primarily focused on food security, community support, and educational programming.

Rhode Island ARPA Support Grant

The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation

Not published · Varies

Distribute funding from Rhode Island's $1.1 billion share of the federal American Rescue Plan Act allocation for COVID-19 recovery.

Operation Round Up Grants

Clay Electric Foundation Inc · Foundation

Not published · $2K – $15K

The Clay Electric Foundation (FL) awards Operation Round Up grants to nonprofits in its North Florida service area on a recurring cycle, funded by members' rounded-up electric bills; monthly recipient lists show individual awards from…

Fund to End Hunger

Worcester County Food Bank Inc · Foundation

Not published · Varies

WCFB has established a fund in partnership with the Greater Worcester Community Foundation that awards grants to local non-profit organizations working toward a hunger-free community through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Venison Grant

Food Bank Association of New York State · Foundation

Not published · $175K

Obtain donated, fully processed venison from hunters and processors in New York.

Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant

Farm Credit East · Foundation

Not published · Up to $50K

The Food Access Infrastructure Initiative Grant, offered by Farm Credit East, provides funding up to $50,000 to organizations aimed at enhancing food security in the Northeast.

Emergency Food and Shelter Program

United Way of Deschutes County · Foundation

Not published · Varies

_NOTE: Federal EFSP funds are on hold.

Fighting Hunger Grants

Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc · Foundation

Not published · Varies

Provide support to non-profit organizations that fight hunger in communities.

COVID-19 Relief Fund

Northstar Community Foundation · Foundation

Not published · $250K

Focus Areas - Emergency Services Provided:

Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP)

United Way of West Alabama Inc · Foundation

Not published · Varies

A federal program governed by a National Board composed of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, Jewish Federations of North America, National Council of Churches, Salvation Army, and United Way Worldwide.

CSX Charitable Investments- Pride in Service Grants

CSX Foundation Inc · Foundation

Not published · $3K – $25K

CSX Charitable Investments offers the Pride in Service Grants to support organizations that honor and assist military members and first responders.

COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

United Way of the Bay Area · Foundation

Not published · Varies

Established by United Way Worldwide to support communities affected by COVID-19, this fund mobilizes United Way's network covering 94% of U.S. communities.

Action Against Hunger Grants

Womens Foundation of New Jersey a NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation

Not published · $2K – $5K

Action Against Hunger Grants provide essential financial support to small independent programs in New Jersey that assist women, children, and families facing food insecurity.

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Hunger grants for nonprofits by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing
13 4%
Upcoming date published
17 5%
Stated cycle, no date yet
78 23%
No deadline published
226 68%

Only 17 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most active hunger grants for nonprofits

  1. The Albertsons Companies Foundation 10 active
  2. Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc 5 active
  3. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank 4 active
  4. United Way of the Bay Area 4 active
  5. Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc 3 active
  6. GenYOUTH Incorporated 3 active

285 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 334 active hunger grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 23, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About hunger grants

Hunger grants fund programs that fight food insecurity, including food banks, meal programs, mobile distributions, and initiatives that connect people to nutrition assistance. USDA is the primary federal funder through programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program. The Feeding America network of food banks and corporate funders such as the Walmart Foundation also direct significant grant funding to anti-hunger organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do hunger grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 334 hunger grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 23, 2026, 153 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $50K. The largest is $4.2M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most hunger grants for nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Albertsons Companies Foundation (10), Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc (5), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (4), United Way of the Bay Area (4), and Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc (3). In all, 285 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are hunger grants for nonprofits due?

Of 334 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 17 have a published upcoming deadline, 78 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 226 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What hunger grants are available?

Funding supports food banks and pantries, congregate and home-delivered meals, mobile food distribution, food rescue, and programs that link people to nutrition benefits. USDA programs such as The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program are leading federal sources. The Feeding America network and corporate foundations provide additional grants to anti-hunger nonprofits.

Who funds anti-hunger programs?

USDA is the dominant federal funder, supporting emergency food through TEFAP and local food systems through the Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program administered by its National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The Feeding America network distributes food and grants to member food banks and partner agencies, and corporate funders like the Walmart Foundation fund food rescue and infrastructure. State agencies administer many of the federal dollars.

How do anti-hunger nonprofits access USDA funding?

Much USDA food assistance, such as TEFAP, flows through state agencies that contract with food banks and distribution partners rather than funding small nonprofits directly. Competitive programs like the Community Food Projects grant are applied for at the federal level and tend to favor projects that strengthen local food systems. Partnering with your regional food bank or state TEFAP agency is often the most practical entry point.

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